Community Event @ Monster Mini Golf

I apologize for writing this review so late. My friend and I were able to attend this Unilocal event and interacted with other Unilocalers. I even became friends with our golf partners. The mini golf course is more suited for elementary and middle schoolers but we still enjoyed our time there. The business owners were nice and attentive to our party the whole time there. I would like to give a shoutout to the girl DJing the booth. She had a hard job trying to get us to participate in the prize drawings and was engaging the whole time.

I was lucky enough to attend this event with my wife this past Monday. While I knew exactly where monster golf was located due a little cousin who loved it, neither my wife nor I had ever been there before. The inside of this place is pretty cool as there is an arcade as soon as you walk in followed by the glow in the dark mini golf course. There are also some party rooms upstairs which is where we headed for this event.
Whenever we got there we were treated to some Rivertowne beer, Vocellis pizza and Philadelphia Pretzel Company pretzels. While we were munching on the food we got to hear the owners talk about Monster golf. They seemed incredibly nice and were very passionate about it having moved from Staten Island to open this one. We found out that there are around 30 of them across the country including a KISS one in Vegas. After hearing about it we were set loose on the course in a shotgun start. My wife and I ended up playing our round with fellow Unilocalers Annie C and Ben C. It was an enjoyable round of golf complete with deceiving holes and tough greens. The staff was very enthusiastic too as there was a fear factor like competition and a hole played with a tiny club. Once we were done with that we ended up going back upstairs for an ice cream sundae bar. Since there was still beer left I got vanilla ice cream and enjoyed a nice beer float. By the time I had finished with the float it was already pretty late and so my wife and I decided to head out. While headed out we saw a limbo contest going on and one of the owners offered us tokens to play the games which we politely declined.
The bottom line for me is that I would head back to Monster Golf again in the future. Thanks to Rachel and the owners for putting on this event as I really enjoyed myself at it!

Last night was the definition of a great event. Seriously. Look it up. First, the event took me to a place I would have NEVER ventured — namely, Monroeville. Second, the façade of the business leaves a bit to be desired, but don’t let that fool you. Once you go through the doors you’re in Monster Mini Golf heaven (best said in a «Monster Truck Rally» voice). We were treated to an evening of delicious pizza and pretzel dippers, followed by 18 holes of challenging-​but-​not-​too-​challenging glow-​in-​the-​dark golf, all topped off with a cherry on top. Literally. There was an actual sundae bar. The owners are pure charmers and I truly hope that their business continues to thrive. While I can’t promise I’ll be back often (given my home location), I do already have a plan in the works to bring out a group of family members in the fall. Thank you Rachel C. and the amazing staff of MONSTER MINI GOLF for a wonderful time.
P. S. I WON and I have TWO bum knees — JONATHAN D. LOST. BWAHAHA

Had a really great time at the Unilocal event at Monster Mini Golf. I had never been to an indoor mini-​golf course and was pleasantly surprised by how big and open the space felt… and that it was all glow-​in-​the-​dark!
We started the night with a slice of pizza and a beer (thank you, Unilocal!) and then hit the course with a few new friends to mini golf. They staggered our start points so that everyone wasn’t waiting in line, which was a great idea. A DJ was playing great jams and keeping the energy level up. There were a few prizes and challenges throughout the course that made things even more fun. The night rounded out with an ice cream sundae bar… hadn’t enjoyed that luxury since middle school and it was a great end to the night.
My hubby and I had an awesome time there as adults, so I can only imagine how much fun kids would have! Would be a great place for a birthday party or a rainy day activity. We will definitely be back!

My boyfriend, Andrew, and I attended and agreed that this was the best Unilocal event that we’ve attended.
Although we’ve previously played mini golf, this was our first time playing in the dark — it was a ton of fun.
I wasn’t sure how many people were planning to attend, so we arrived a little before the start time. To my surprise, this event wasn’t jammed packed with people (a definite plus). There was more than enough food to snack on before we hit the course. Speaking of food, we noshed on some pretzel bites and yummy pizza. And, of course, we washed it all down with some tasty, cold beer (which, by the way, we were able to drink while playing golf).
At first glance, the golf course looks small and not extremely interesting. But boy was I wrong! It was actually quite challenging and super fun to play. Given we all started to play at the same time, the employees staggered us on the course so that we were never on top of another group of golfers — smart move!
The staff was super engaging and made the golf experience even better with random prizes and trivia throughout the event.
When we finished golfing, we enjoyed making ice cream sundaes back in the party room where we originally ate our pizza.
We finished up the evening playing some of the arcade games in the front area of the building. We were each given several dollars in quarters to play games! Such an awesome move on behalf of the owners.
Lastly, each attendee received a BOGO coupon to return in the future.
Overall, a really fantastic event!

My daughter and I had a fun filled action packed evening at Monster Mini golf. We were first led upstairs to the party room where they had tons of different types of beer, pizza, pretzel rolls, soft drinks, and water.
On the way up I noticed that the pictures along the wall were holograms that changed into scary faces. It reminded me of the «haunted mansion» ride at Walt Disney World.
After we had eaten, Alice, one of the managers explained what they had to offer and when we were done eating to return for ice cream sundaes. CM Rachel advised us to pair up with two people we didn’t know so we paired up with the two women we had been chatting with.
We went to play the game. These are challenge holes with scary scenes all around some of which made noises. They have a DJ playing music throughout. Throughout the game, they introduced a «fear factor» challenge for anyone bold and daring. The lucky entrant had to eat a chocolate covered cricket!!!
At one of the holes a staff member explained how they normally give away prizes but for us we had to play a certain hole with a low size putter. The winner of that hole won a prize which turned out to be me. So I ended up sporting a new pair of crazy glasses.
In order to accommodate the group the four players were starting at different holes but could pick up new golf balls to finish the game. We laughed so hard it didn’t matter to us if our scores were off.
After the game we returned to the party room for our sundaes. Believe me they were huge with a chose of Neapolitan of vanilla ice cream with your choice of toppings. Course we had more beer on tap for those who wanted it.
Each of us including the guest we had brought were given a buy one get one free voucher for a return visit. We then went downstairs to take the limbo challenge game or get some free tokens for arcade games. I attempted the limbo challenge but alas didn’t win. It was great fun anyway. Winners to this and the fear factor challenge were awarded a Tee shirt as a prize. My daughter was playing the arcade games and ended up with a stuffed animal.
Monster mini golf is located next to the India Garden restaurant off Old William Penn Hwy in Monroeville. The room we used for eating is actually their party room for birthdays. My daughter and I had a great time and we both want to thank Rachel C and the entire staff of Monster Mini golf for making our night enjoyable.

Such a fun event in my hood.
My family and I have been to this Monster Mini Golf location many times since we live nearby but, honestly haven’t been in a few years so it was nice to return.
When We first arrived we went upstairs to the party room where they had plenty of beer, pizza, pretzel rolls, pop, and water for everyone.
While walking up to the room my wife and I noticed that the pictures along the wall were holograms that changed into scary faces. It was pretty cool I must say.
After we grabbed so food Rich & Alice Rathjen, the husband and wife owners told us about the place and what they had to offer. Rachel then had us to pair up with two people we didn’t know so we paired up with the two people we were talking to while we were eating.
During the game, they had a «Fear Factor» challenge in which the Unilocaler chosen had to eat a chocolate covered cricket. The brave Unilocaler won a Monster Mini Golf t shirt for beating the challenge.
At one of the holes a staff member had us each play with a mini sized putter. The winner of that hole won a pair of glow in the dark glasses which happened to be my wife as she got a hole in one.
After we finished the 18 holes we went back to the party room for ice cream sundaes. Which included your choice of ice cream and toppings.
Each of us were even given a buy one get one free voucher for a return visit. We then headed back downstairs to watch the Limbo Contest or get some free tokens for arcade games. We headed start for the arcade and took in some Skee Ball and a couple of video games. We even won enough tickets to take our daughter home a couple of prizes.
Thank you once again to Rachel and all of the Monroeville Monster Mini Golf staff for hosting us and having such a great event!

We attended the Community Event @ Monster Mini Golf not knowing exactly what to expect. It was nice that my best bud and her husband could make it to this event since she has been elite for a couple of years but hasn’t attended any of the other awesome events. It was cool to see them enjoying the event as much as I was, and really all Unilocal events I attend.
For starters, Monster mini golf, in Monroeville, PA used to be a Chuck E Cheese, which probably a decade ago or so moved across the street. The owners and proprietors met us upstairs in a private party room to give us the scoop on their business, informing us of the franchise and how they came about owning and operating this establishment. I love when at Unilocal Events the owners and staff get involved. Prior to her speech we were free to enjoy Pizza, and pretzels puffs, along with some Rivertowne beer on ice. We each got a Unilocal koozie, to which I know I shall get great use of.
After socializing some we headed down in groups of four to do a round of putt-​putt. The course is unlike any mini-​golf course out there. First it is monster themed, black lights, and indoors. It is nice for kids and adults alike. As we were playing they announced a fear factor challenge to which my posse and I entered our names to participate. And wouldn’t you know it; yours truly was elected from a cap to serve as the guinea pig in the fear factor challenge. So what can I say about that. I ate a chocolate covered grasshopper and all I got was this lousy T-​shirt?! Well that’s what the T-​shirt should have said, but it was their regular monster golf T, that will promptly be re-​gifted to a more age appropriate wearer. I also go an «I ate a bug» pin. That I shall keep for bragging rights and such.
At the end there was a sundae bar provided with toppings, as well as a limbo contest, and they gave out quarters to enjoy some of the arcade games. I participated in the limbo, but it kicked my old and getting older behind. I believe I pulled a hammy and hyper extended my back! HA! And I didn’t even finish the challenge. Shoot just give me another bug to eat, that my old a@@ can handle…
Very fun, thanks Rachel for coordinating this event and for all the fun surprises, also thank you Owners and staff of Monster Mini Golf, you clearly have a unique and fun concept here.

My husband and I attended the recent community event at Monster Mini Golf and we had a blast! This was my first event with Unilocal and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was surprised that we had the whole place to ourselves… it felt so exclusive to see the sign at the entrance welcoming us Unilocalers!
We were welcomed by Rachel and it was nice to meet her in person after following her on Unilocal and Instagram. I also appreciated our welcome by the owner’s of the mini golf. It was great to hear their story and really interesting to know that they moved to Pittsburgh just to run this business!
The food was great with pizza, pretzels, beer and even a sundae bar! My husband and I planned to grab a bite afterwards because we thought we’d just be getting snacks. I can’t believe all of this was free!
The mini golf was a lot of fun! The course looked small from the outside and I wasn’t sure it’d be as fun as a large outdoor course, but that changed once we started. The layout of the course took advantage of the space and it felt just like any time I’ve done mini golf outside. The course was fun and challenging enough for me, a non golfer! I really like the hole where we had to spin a wheel to find out how to take our first swing. And I loved the interaction with the staff throughout the course.
The best part of the night was meeting some of the other Unilocalers! I have loved reading through the other Elite profiles of the people I met and realized I need to step up my game on reviews! It’s fun to get such perspective about places in Pittsburgh! There seems to be a real loyalty for Unilocal and FROM Unilocal.That’s awesome and I’m super happy to be a part of the community!

This was my first Community Unilocal Event, and I’m a fan! Everyone was so friendly, and it was nice to meet some other Unilocalers. There was free food and beverages, and even a sundae bar… which my husband was a fan of!
This was my first time at Monster Mini Golf… we like to play mini golf, but the black lights and theme made it really cool. They had mini games, a limbo contest, and even gave everyone quarters to use in the arcade. It was also nice to hear from the owners themselves. We were all given buy one, get one free coupons, which I thought was also cool. We will most likely be back and bring our 10-​year old niece, I’m sure she’d love it!
I should also mention that my BFF and her husband were also there, and ah-​hem, I did in fact win at mini golf. But, who’s keeping track?!
Thanks to Rachel C. and the Monster Mini Golf owners… we had a great time!